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Trevor Wilson
Aug 17, 2021, 3:09:54 AM8/17/21
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I have one of these and have been using it for about a year:
https://www.totaltools.com.au/140089-bosch-12v-2-0ah-drill-driver-kit-0615990l63
The value for money is astonishing. 30Nm of torque, two speed gearbox
and a SIX YEAR warranty on the tool AND battery! Comes with a nice lunch
bag too.
To put it into perspective, my first Bosch battery drill/driver cost me
$450.00, had 6Nm less torque a slightly lower top speed and was twice
the size and weight of the new tool.
It has replaced my 3 year old Aldi drill/driver, which managed to chew
through 3 batteries (Li-Ion), was twice the size and 50% heavier than
the Bosch. The Bosch has a higher top speed and more torque. Only a 10mm
chuck though.
Highly recommended for light duty work. Hell, I even used to drill 8mm
holes in bricks, when I couldn't be bothered digging out my hammer drill.
A stunning bargain.
https://www.totaltools.com.au/140089-bosch-12v-2-0ah-drill-driver-kit-0615990l63
The value for money is astonishing. 30Nm of torque, two speed gearbox
and a SIX YEAR warranty on the tool AND battery! Comes with a nice lunch
bag too.
To put it into perspective, my first Bosch battery drill/driver cost me
$450.00, had 6Nm less torque a slightly lower top speed and was twice
the size and weight of the new tool.
It has replaced my 3 year old Aldi drill/driver, which managed to chew
through 3 batteries (Li-Ion), was twice the size and 50% heavier than
the Bosch. The Bosch has a higher top speed and more torque. Only a 10mm
chuck though.
Highly recommended for light duty work. Hell, I even used to drill 8mm
holes in bricks, when I couldn't be bothered digging out my hammer drill.
A stunning bargain.
Rod Speed
Aug 17, 2021, 7:43:00 PM8/17/21
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Trevor Wilson
Aug 17, 2021, 7:55:35 PM8/17/21
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missed a beat. Which is more than I can say about the Aldi drill that
the Bosch replaced.
Clifford Heath
Aug 18, 2021, 7:29:41 PM8/18/21
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keithr0
Aug 18, 2021, 7:35:51 PM8/18/21
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although the chuck isn't the best. I've had an Aldi 20v impact driver
for over 5 years, it has removed hundreds of old corroded screws and
bolts, and driven just as many. A great bargain.
Xeno
Aug 18, 2021, 8:57:13 PM8/18/21
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Most recent was a decent Ryobi battery drill that does what I need.
--
Xeno
Nothing astonishes Noddy so much as common sense and plain dealing.
(with apologies to Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Trevor Wilson
Aug 18, 2021, 9:10:33 PM8/18/21
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3 years ago, I began an intensive investigation on 18V tools, with the
view to buying the last set of battery tools I will ever need. I checked
out everyone I knew who had owned the brands I had short-listed (which
was most of them). I attended a client's home to do some work and met up
with an old mate who did a similar job. I noted that he was using Ryobi
tools (which were on my short list). I asked him about Ryobi. His response:
"Trev, I've used them all. Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWalt, AEG, Makita, etc. I
find Ryobi powerful enough to do my kind of work. It's been completely
reliable and is very well priced. But, the best thing about Ryobi tools
is that, when you're on a job-site with other tradies, none of them will
steal a Ryobi tool. Snobs."
LOL!
Phil Allison
Aug 18, 2021, 10:03:28 PM8/18/21
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Trevor Wilson wrote:
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https://www.allbids.com.au/c/industrial-tools-building-supplies/tools-hardware/ryobi-5speed-drill-press-1007349
The on/off switch failed about 10 years ago and the plastic depth guide fell apart about the same time.
Otherwise still going strong and capable of heavy and quite precise work.
Used it mostly for drilling extruded heatsinks and making holes for XLRs in die cast boxes with a Hall step drill.
.... Phil
===============
>
> **True story:
>
> 3 years ago, I began an intensive investigation on 18V tools, with the
> view to buying the last set of battery tools I will ever need. I checked
> out everyone I knew who had owned the brands I had short-listed (which
> was most of them). I attended a client's home to do some work and met up
> with an old mate who did a similar job. I noted that he was using Ryobi
> tools (which were on my short list). I asked him about Ryobi. His response:
>
> "Trev, I've used them all. Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWalt, AEG, Makita, etc. I
> find Ryobi powerful enough to do my kind of work. It's been completely
> reliable and is very well priced. But, the best thing about Ryobi tools
> is that, when you're on a job-site with other tradies, none of them will
> steal a Ryobi tool. Snobs."
>
> LOL!
** I have a Ryobi drill press bought new in 1995 for $165.
> **True story:
>
> 3 years ago, I began an intensive investigation on 18V tools, with the
> view to buying the last set of battery tools I will ever need. I checked
> out everyone I knew who had owned the brands I had short-listed (which
> was most of them). I attended a client's home to do some work and met up
> with an old mate who did a similar job. I noted that he was using Ryobi
> tools (which were on my short list). I asked him about Ryobi. His response:
>
> "Trev, I've used them all. Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWalt, AEG, Makita, etc. I
> find Ryobi powerful enough to do my kind of work. It's been completely
> reliable and is very well priced. But, the best thing about Ryobi tools
> is that, when you're on a job-site with other tradies, none of them will
> steal a Ryobi tool. Snobs."
>
> LOL!
https://www.allbids.com.au/c/industrial-tools-building-supplies/tools-hardware/ryobi-5speed-drill-press-1007349
The on/off switch failed about 10 years ago and the plastic depth guide fell apart about the same time.
Otherwise still going strong and capable of heavy and quite precise work.
Used it mostly for drilling extruded heatsinks and making holes for XLRs in die cast boxes with a Hall step drill.
.... Phil
Trevor Wilson
Aug 18, 2021, 11:31:44 PM8/18/21
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couple of battery drills were Ryobi ones. Japanese made. Gearbox
problems afflicted both. That's when I switched to Bosch. I've spoken to
a few owners of the new (Chinese) Ryobi tools and none report any
significant issues. MY drill press is a Kira NSD-13R. I estimate it's
age at about 60 ~ 70 years. Works a treat.
~misfit~
Aug 19, 2021, 5:35:26 AM8/19/21
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Shaun.
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in the DSM"
David Melville
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Phil Allison
Aug 19, 2021, 6:01:40 AM8/19/21
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Trevor Wilson wrote:
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One of those tool that soon after purchase - you wonder how you ever survived without.
FYI:
at about the same time I bought a Bosch ( made in Switzerland) 4 x NiCd screwdriver.
I recall the young sales dude at Bunnings Ashfield kinda sneering cos it was a $45 cheapie.
Well, I still use it daily - for easy and tough jobs.
No speed control, just forward and reverse.
It is now on its third set of Sanyo 1.2 AH NiCd cells bought from WES, after the originals.
Too simple to break down.
Perfect for all the small Philips head screws that hold electronics together.
..... Phil
=================
>
> >
> > ** I have a Ryobi drill press bought new in 1995 for $165.
> > https://www.allbids.com.au/c/industrial-tools-building-supplies/tools-hardware/ryobi-5speed-drill-press-1007349
> > The on/off switch failed about 10 years ago and the plastic depth guide fell apart about the same time.
> > Otherwise still going strong and capable of heavy and quite precise work.
> > Used it mostly for drilling extruded heatsinks and making holes for XLRs in die cast boxes with a Hall step drill.
> >
>
> >
> > ** I have a Ryobi drill press bought new in 1995 for $165.
> > https://www.allbids.com.au/c/industrial-tools-building-supplies/tools-hardware/ryobi-5speed-drill-press-1007349
> > The on/off switch failed about 10 years ago and the plastic depth guide fell apart about the same time.
> > Otherwise still going strong and capable of heavy and quite precise work.
> > Used it mostly for drilling extruded heatsinks and making holes for XLRs in die cast boxes with a Hall step drill.
> >
>
> **Ryobi (battery) tools have changed. For the better, IMO. My first
> couple of battery drills were Ryobi ones. Japanese made. Gearbox
> problems afflicted both. That's when I switched to Bosch. I've spoken to
> a few owners of the new (Chinese) Ryobi tools and none report any
> significant issues. MY drill press is a Kira NSD-13R. I estimate it's
> age at about 60 ~ 70 years. Works a treat.
>
** Yep - that Ryobi drill press has gotta be the best $165 I ever spent.
> couple of battery drills were Ryobi ones. Japanese made. Gearbox
> problems afflicted both. That's when I switched to Bosch. I've spoken to
> a few owners of the new (Chinese) Ryobi tools and none report any
> significant issues. MY drill press is a Kira NSD-13R. I estimate it's
> age at about 60 ~ 70 years. Works a treat.
>
One of those tool that soon after purchase - you wonder how you ever survived without.
FYI:
at about the same time I bought a Bosch ( made in Switzerland) 4 x NiCd screwdriver.
I recall the young sales dude at Bunnings Ashfield kinda sneering cos it was a $45 cheapie.
Well, I still use it daily - for easy and tough jobs.
No speed control, just forward and reverse.
It is now on its third set of Sanyo 1.2 AH NiCd cells bought from WES, after the originals.
Too simple to break down.
Perfect for all the small Philips head screws that hold electronics together.
..... Phil
Xeno
Aug 19, 2021, 6:24:21 AM8/19/21
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